Co-packers in South East England
Closest to the ports and to London, with cosmetics and premium food concentrated here.
Why manufacturing concentrates here
The south east has the highest concentration of cosmetics and personal care manufacturing in the UK, along with premium and chilled food.
Proximity to Dover, Southampton and the Channel Tunnel matters for anything imported or exported to the EU, where a day of transit is a real cost.
It is also where most UK brand teams are, which makes site visits and press-checks practical rather than a day out.
What to check before you commit
- The most expensive regionBoth tolling and storage run higher here than anywhere else in the UK. Make sure you are paying for capability, not just postcode.
- Post-Brexit paperworkIf you export to the EU, confirm who handles customs documentation and who carries the cost of a delay at the border.
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